These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 60!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live in the burbs and work in the city (Chicago, the best city in the world). I'm an aunt, a friend and a colleague. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.

8. Facebook Mood:Happy all the time, because social media is such a fake place

9. Favorite color: Blue

10. One Place to Visit: For some reason, this is what popped into my mind. It's the darling little waterfall at the base of Ouachita Mountain in Hot Springs, AR. I long to go back. It's an intimate, sweet little town and it feels like my secret place. If I had the money, it would be my solo getaway this year. (But I don't have the money.)

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THINGS ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE.

1. Do you believe in love at first sight? "Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time."

2. Do you believe in soul mates? Yes.

4. Have you ever been hurt emotionally?Of course.

5. Have you ever broken someone’s heart?Regretfully.

6. Have you ever been cheated on?Yes.

7. Have you ever liked someone and not told them?Yes.

8. Are you afraid of commitment? Yes.

9. Who was the last person you hugged? My friend, Barb.

10. Who was the last person you kissed? A man I had no business kissing.

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THIS OR THAT.

1. Love or lust? Ideally, both.

3. Cats or dogs? Cats. I like dogs, and would have one if I could, but I can't imagine a feline-free life.

4. A few best friends or many regular friends? Best friends.

5. Television or internet? Internet, because I could watch YouTube.

6. Chinese Or Indian? Chinese.

7. Wild night out or romantic night in? Romantic night in. If you see Mark Harmon, let him know.

8. Money or Happiness? Ideally, both.

9. Night or day? "Night or day, you are the one. Only you beneath the moon or under the sun." If you see Mark Harmon, let him know.

10. Skype or phone? Phone.

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HAVE YOU EVER.

1. Been caught sneaking out? Yes.

2. Been skinny dipping? No.

3. Stolen?No.

4. Bungee jumped? No.

5. Lied to someone you liked?Yes.

6. Finished an entire jaw breaker? Yes.

7. Cheated on a lover (yes kissing counts...)? No.

8. Wanted an ex bf/gf back? Yes.

9. Cried because you lost a pet? Yes.

10. Wanted to disappear? Yes.

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PREFERENCES IN A PARTNER.

1.Smile or eyes? A lover with no eyes would be creepy.

2. Light or dark hair? Dark.

3. Hugs or kisses? Ideally, both.

4. Shorter or taller? There is no one shorter than me.

5. Intelligence or attraction? Intelligence is attractive.

6. Romantic or spontaneous? Spontaneous.

7. Funny or serious? Funny.

8. Older or Younger? There is no one older than me.

9. Outgoing or quiet? Outgoing

10. Sweet or Bad Ass? Sweet. An old "bad ass" is just sad.

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HAVE YOU’S.

1. Ever performed in front of a large crowd? If presentations count as performance, yes.

2. Ever done drugs? Yes.

3. Ever been pregnant? No.

5. Ever been on a cheer leading team? No.

6. Ever Been on a dance team? No.

7. Ever been on a sports team? Volley ball in junior high. I was dreadful.

8. Ever been in a drama play/production? No.

9. Ever owned a BMW, Mercedes Benz, Escalade, Hummer
or Bentley? No.

10. Ever been in a rap video? Why, yes. See if you can spot me. (Clue: I look terrific in uniform.)

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LASTS.

1. Last phone call you made: Walgreens Pharmacy

2. Last person you hung out with: Coworker3. Last person you flirted with: Different coworker

4. Last time you worked: Friday afternoon

5. Last person you tackled: Jay Cutler

6. Last person you IM’d: Friend

8. Last person(s) you went to the movies with: This question makes me sad because I missed my movie meetup Saturday night